Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Training Course

1. Introduction and Fundamental Concepts

• Defining Generative AI.
• Overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: its purpose and benefits for daily work.
• Core concepts of prompts (commands) and personas.

2. Configuration and Access

• Enabling Copilot Chat in Microsoft 365 (including licensing and permissions).
• Navigating the Copilot Chat interface within Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Practical Exercise:

• Access your Microsoft 365 account and explore the Copilot Chat sidebar.
• Test fundamental questions and commands.

3. Application in Microsoft Word

• Creating, editing, and reviewing documents with the help of Copilot Chat.
• Generating text, summarizing content, and rephrasing sentences.
• Drafting scripts for presentations.

4. Application in Microsoft Excel

• Automatically generating formulas.
• Analyzing data and charts via natural language commands.
• Automating complex calculations.

5. Application in Microsoft PowerPoint

• Creating slides from specific topics or plain text.
• Generating presentation scripts and visual suggestions.
• Automatically adjusting design elements.

6. Application in Microsoft Outlook

• Composing emails quickly and effectively.
• Utilizing auto-replies and improvement suggestions.
• Organizing the inbox using commands.

7. Crafting Effective Prompts

• Prompt structures that yield superior responses.
• Employing personas to modify tone and style.
• Practical prompt examples for everyday tasks.

8. Automation and Integration

• Integrating Copilot Chat with Teams and other Microsoft tools.
• Simple automation examples for time savings.
• Utilizing scripts and macros generated by Copilot Chat (basic level).

9. Best Practices and Ethics

• Privacy and security considerations when using generative AI.
• Avoiding common errors and bias in outputs.
• Reviewing AI-generated responses.

Summary and Next Steps